Alabama

Find Earthly Rewards in Honor of Earth Day

Scholarship America — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST

In the spirit of April 22, here are some scholarship opportunities relating to being kind to the earth.

Alabama Man Jailed for Saggy Pants

Brian Greene — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:20:00 EST

LaMarcus D. Ramsey given a three-day prison sentence in Autauga County Circuit Court.

Saggy Pants Can Land You in Jail

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:15:00 EST

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A central Alabama judge ordered a man to serve three days in jail for contempt of court for wearing so-called saggy pants.

What the South's Scary Republican Electorate Says About the GOP

Peter Fenn — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:32:00 EST

The Republican primary voters over the last few decades have become increasing more radically conservative.

Santorum Sweeps, But Delegate Count Paints Bleaker Picture

Kenneth T. Walsh — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST

Santorum won Alabama and Mississippi, but still faces an uphill battle to earn the GOP nomination.

Rick Santorum Wins Alabama Primary

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:50:00 EST

Former Pennsylvania senator edged rivals Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney to capture the Deep South state.

Some Southern Voters Still Think Obama is Muslim

Lauren Fox — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:38:00 EST

45 percent of voters in Alabama and Mississippi think Obama is a Muslim.

Storms Wreck Ind. Towns, Flatten Houses Elsewhere

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:37:00 EST

Tornadoes destroyed towns throughout the Midwest Friday as violent storms moved across the country

Storm Rampages in South; 2 Dead in Alabama

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:35:00 EST

Storm system stretched from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.

Alabama County Bankruptcy No National Bellwether

Meg Handley — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:25:00 EST

Record municipal bankruptcy aside, doom is not at hand for state and local governments nationwide.

Illegal Immigrants Not to Blame for Unemployment

Susan Milligan — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:00 EST

Undocumented workers do the jobs American's won't do.

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Alabama Immigration Law

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:24:00 EST

One of the country's toughest immigration law weakened.

Obama Visits Alabama After Devastating Tornadoes

U.S. News Staff — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:49:00 EST

Powerful storms leave more than 200 dead across the state.

Alabama Governor Says Tornadoes Caused Massive Devastation

U.S. News Staff — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:44:00 EST

Robert Bentley has sought federal assistance to help with recovery.

Blanche Lincoln's Arkansas Race Is Next Test for Incumbents

Caitlin Huey-Burns — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Rep. Parker Griffith lost a primary bid in Alabama.

Parker Griffith Race in North Alabama Closely Watched

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:46:00 EST

Rep. Parker Griffith's switch to the Republican Party in December made him a target for challenger.

University of Alabama–Huntsville Deals With Tragedy

Jeff Greer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:52:00 EST

School shooting shocks city known for its research output.

Alabama Democrat Switching Parties in Blow to Obama, Pelosi

Peter Roff — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:10:00 EST

The U.S. Representative just dropped a big lump of coal in Pelosi's Christmas stocking.

How Safe Is Your College Savings Account?

Kim Clark — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:31:00 EST

Some families could be hit hard by the 529 savings plans losses in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.

Alabama City Using Biofuel from Curbside Wood Waste

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:01:00 EST

10 Things You Didn't Know About Bobby Bright

Henry J. Reske — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:47:00 EST

Bright is a Democratic congressman from Alabama.

Congressman Bobby Bright: A Maverick Democrat in Republican Country

Katherine Skiba — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:44:00 EST

The new Alabama congressman has an independent streak, but Nancy Pelosi doesn't mind.

Small Town Rescinds Request for $375 Million of Stimulus Cash

Amanda Ruggeri — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:10:00 EST

A town of 194 withdrew its projects, many related to energy, after a report in U.S. News.

Why a Tiny Alabama Town Wants a $375 Million Chunk of the Stimulus

Amanda Ruggeri — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:57:00 EST

Edwardsville, Ala., wants to become a model for rural renewable energy and a hub for tourism.

America's Best Leaders: Regina Benjamin, Small-Town Primary Care Physician

Nancy Shute — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:15:00 EST

She believes that living in a tiny rural town shouldn't mean giving up big-city healthcare.